GOP Senator Ensign allegedly paid mistress $25,000. Was it federal taxpayer money?

[Joanne98]

In the wake of the Mark Sanford revelations, Senator John Ensign's affair fell off the radar screen. That probably made Senator Ensign and his GOP colleagues pretty happy. But, last night, the husband of Ensign's former mistress, Doug Hampton, appeared on Las Vegas TV to provide additional details about the affair and its aftermath. Remember, Doug Hampton and his wife, Cynthia (the mistress), both worked for Ensign. Mrs. Hampton was on the campaign staff. Mr. Hampton was on the Senate staff.

According to Mr. Hampton, his wife was paid $25,000 when she left her job (and Ensign.) Also, we learn that Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK and widely known as Dr. No) served as Ensign's marriage counselor:


http://www.americablog.com/2009/07/gop-senator-ensign-allegedly-paid.html

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[louis-t]

1. I believe it was GOP money.

Silence from GOP so far.

[SteppingRazor]

2. No, it was campaign money.

Still, it looks pretty slimy.

[DCKit]

3. And likely illegal. But when a 'pug does it.... n/t

[RandySF]

4. Here is my layperson's opinion

Even if it came from Ensign's pocket, it was a severance related to her position. Therefore, it's a campaign related expense that had to be reported. Am I right, folks?

[Wednesdays]

5. K&R

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